Plug and Potter

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Plug verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

Usage example: plugged away at solving the math problem

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Potter is an antonym for plug.

Nearby Words: plugged, plugboard

Potter verb - Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.

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Plug is an antonym for potter.

Nearby Words: pottering, pottery, pottered, Pott

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